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Examining the Flaws in the Misery Index and Neoliberalism
28:39 - 31:55 (03:16)
The flaws in the Misery Index are exposed by neoliberalism policies that still impact America today, despite the index showing lower misery levels during the Clinton presidency.
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The article discusses the popular belief that Clinton won the 1992 Presidential Election because Ross Perot took votes from George H.W.
28:39 - 30:35 (01:56)
Politics
Summary
The article discusses the popular belief that Clinton won the 1992 Presidential Election because Ross Perot took votes from George H.W. Bush. It questions this belief and analyzes the policies of Neoliberalism that both parties currently share.
ChapterExamining the Flaws in the Misery Index and Neoliberalism
EpisodeSelects: What's the misery index?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode recaps the history of the misery index - an economic measurement that combines inflation and unemployment rates to show the level of "misery" a population is experiencing.
30:35 - 31:55 (01:20)
economics
Summary
This episode recaps the history of the misery index - an economic measurement that combines inflation and unemployment rates to show the level of "misery" a population is experiencing.